I verbally let my boss know I was going to retire in a few months to give them time to get a replacement. A month later, I was told that because I was retiring, the raise my boss had put in for me was zeroed out. While this is clearly unethical, is it legal? I’m … Read more
As your boss already knows — the weekend starts a little early for many employees. A new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health looked at how workers use their computers to find which days of the week are most — and least — productive. “Most studies of worker productivity use employee self-reports, … Read more
Manager: It’s a workplace role many aspire to. For some it’s about the money; for others, a sign of accomplishment or something they can brag about at their class reunion. Still others want to make a difference in the lives of their team, or in their employer’s fortunes. “When I was offered a management role … Read more
I had a consensual affair with my boss, but I’ve broken up with him. Now he’s treating me poorly around the office, making it impossible for me to stay. Do I leave, or report him? I still care about him. And this is just one of the many reasons why companies frown upon bosses having … Read more
She‘s leading a sublime life. Piloting a tourist submarine into the depths of the deep blue sea every day may sound dangerous to some — especially in the wake of the Titan submersible implosion that claimed the lives of five Titanic-obsessed explorers in June. But a bikini-clad bombshell behind the wheel of a 100-foot sub, which carts … Read more
Based in Manhattan, Andrew C. (for privacy, he has asked us to use only his full first name) graduated from an Ivy League university and worked as an engineer for more than six years before going to one of the Top 10 MBA programs in the country. From there he got a job in finance, … Read more
My boss is leaving and has told me that the new boss is going to bring in their own team and I should start looking for a new job. Should I wait and see how it goes, or should I do what he said and jump ship? Unless your boss has specifically been told that … Read more
We have a big screen in our reception area and my boss keeps it on the Fox News channel, which I find offensive and I think some other employees do too. It’s also embarrassing when we have visitors. Do we have to be subjected to this? Which channel would you prefer? CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN? By … Read more
Bosses usually get a bad rap — you may have endured a “Devil Wears Prada”-type — but that’s all the more reason to appreciate fantastic bosses. According to recent data from Slot Tracker, New York is one of the Top 10 states where people love their bosses the most, mainly due to good communication. “Awesome … Read more
Australians are being forced back into their workplaces, bringing office etiquette back into the cultural conversation. Who hasn’t muttered: “What on earth is Jim eating today?” There’s no denying that some Aussies behave like absolute ferals in the office, and they need to be called out. It doesn’t matter if you’re the boss or the … Read more
Summer weather makes us all want to take a walk on the slower side — and, if we’re really lucky, poolside. Take advantage of hybrid work policies, fully remote gigs or even an extended office break by getting out of your own four walls and setting up shop at one of these outdoor hubs. Royalton … Read more
Fake it until you make it — if you’re a millennial at least. A new survey found that of all generations, those born between 1981 and 1996 are the biggest culprits of lying in the workplace and on social media. Online casino PlayStar surveyed 1,306 participants, half of them male and half of them female, … Read more
Life’s a beach. Work is anything but. This summer, here’s to hoping you find yourself on a literal sandy strip with ample time to contemplate your career, bettering yourself, what success means to you and yada yada yada. And even if you don’t make it out East (lucky you) or down the shore (luckier you), … Read more
I’m in a managerial position, and as a result I get swamped with e-mail, even when I’m home or on vacation. The pressure to demonstrate my commitment to my job while at the same time making time for myself is getting me down. What can I do? Everyone needs to unplug sometimes. While technology has … Read more
Although Carrie Winans, vice president at global strategic communications firm Hill+Knowlton Strategies, has a semiannual performance review with her Chicago-based manager, she doesn’t wait around for feedback. The 32-year-old Long Island City resident is in constant communication with her boss, checking in informally every month. She also gives feedback to seven junior staffers on a … Read more
Be careful sleeping on the job — you might get promoted. A slew of recent studies have found that taking a siesta has real benefits for work productivity, creativity and memory. In fact, some employers are now installing nap pods, sleep rooms and other spaces dedicated to power naps. But the stigma against people who … Read more
When you step onto the sand at Curtain Bluff resort in Antigua and gaze out at the Caribbean Sea, a question comes to mind: Why didn’t you get out of the city sooner? As you take a gardening class, enjoy an open-air yoga session or perhaps lob a few balls on the tennis court before … Read more
I was recently laid off, and the company has offered me a severance package. However, the amount they’ve come up with doesn’t seem to be sufficient given my age and how long it will take me to find another job. How negotiable are companies in these circumstances? “These circumstances” are the critical words here. I’m … Read more
The phrase “bring your whole self to work” is a greeting-card message, not a recipe for professional success. Here’s the problem: The meaning has become muddled. During the height of the pandemic, many had no choice — we lived with work, and because of that, we got an authentic view of the lives of leadership … Read more
I manage a warehouse, and one of my employees got into an accident driving a forklift. No one was hurt, but our protocol is to test for drugs after an incident. The driver tested positive for marijuana, but he said he didn’t use on the job. HR says we can’t fire him. This is crazy. … Read more